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Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
chassis and floor starting to rust
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
both side chassis and floor rusting
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
chassis starting to rust in places
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
chassis starting to rust in places
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both side rear leaf springs going flat
slight play on steering rack
How Reliable is the Jensen CV8?
Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1891 VR is a 1961 Jensen CV8 in Beige with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
The most common reason a Jensen CV8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1891 VR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jensen CV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 65 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 1891 VR?
You can check the full history of 1891 VR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 1891 VR registered?
1891 VR is a 1961 Jensen CV8, first registered on 9 June 1961.
Is 1891 VR safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1891 VR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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